A Thousand Degrees

Below is the poem entitled A Thousand Degrees which was written by poet
Ian
Petch. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.

A Thousand Degrees

Awaken frozen years of fright
The light that died within the night
The last of all you want to be
In eyes that no longer want to see
The turning of your sins to truth
Experience that handed proof
That falling down will make you rise
The mirror burning through your lies
Awaken shivering months of pain
The same old story; same old games
The fear that sunk into your heart
In hate you thought could not depart
Through every hurt that cracks your throne
There’s a silent story to decode
Now understand; ignite your mind
Now light the way and step outside
Awaken screaming days of loss
The counting down of every cost
The breaking child becoming ice
In eyes that suffer a thousand lives
Awaken this moment of return
Though the pain will briefly burn
Step through your shadow and become
The shining light without the sun